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Max

Mixed Breed · Male · Senior · 12 years

I am Max, a wirry and lively fellow. Although I am 11 years old, I still have plenty of power and energy. I love long walks, and I get along with other fellow animals depending on their personality, but other male dogs are not my favorites. I don't really like cats at all. My prey drive is quite strong. During walks, I may show interest in interacting with other animals depending on my mood, and treats are always a welcome reward. However, I like to make my own decisions and may sometimes react with more assertive behavior, which is why I have learned to wear a muzzle. I have my own mind and want to make my own decisions. Those who know me better understand that I can be a lot of fun to be around and work with on my projects. After all, interacting with each other is a lot of fun. My new humans must be very confident in handling dogs, willing to continue training with me, and able to assert themselves. Children should not be in my new home.

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Ich bin der Max,ein drahtiges und aufgewecktes Kerlchen.Ich bin zwar schon 12 Jahre alt, trotzdem stecke ich noch voller Power.Spaziergänge finde ich klasse. Mit anderen Artgenossen zeige ich mich dabei je nach Sympathie verträglich, wobei andere Rüden nicht zu meinen Favoriten zählen. Katzen mag ich leider gar nicht. Mein Jagdtrieb ist da schon ziemlich ausgeprägt.Bei Spaziergängen zeige ich mich je nach Tagesform interessiert an gemeinsamen Interaktionen. Leckerchen sind dabei immer eine willkommene Belohnung. Trotzdem versuche gerne mal meine eigenen Entscheidungen zu treffen und reagiere dann, je nach Situation, auch schon mal mit offensiven Verhaltensweisen. Daher habe ich es auch gelernt einen Maulkorb zu tragen. Ich habe meinen eigenen Kopf und möchte auch gerne meine eigenen Entscheidungen treffen. Wer mich etwas besser kennengelernt hat weiß, dass man mit mir viele tolle Dinge erleben und auch an meinen Baustellen arbeiten kann. Schließlich macht das Miteinander doch viel Spaß.Meine neuen Menschen müssen auf jeden Fall sehr sicher im Umgang mit Hunden sein, auch weiterhin mit mir trainieren wollen und sich durchsetzen können. Kinder sollen sich in meinem neuen Zuhause nicht befinden.

Size

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Age

Senior · 12 years

Location

🇩🇪Wuppertal

Shelter

Tierheim Wuppertal

Living with Max

✕Neutered
✓Microchipped
✓Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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Listed 6 months ago

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About Max

What life with Max looks like

Max is a senior mixed breed dog waiting at Tierheim Wuppertal in Wuppertal.

Senior dogs settle in faster than younger ones. They want a soft bed, predictable meals, and short, sniff-heavy walks rather than runs. Many senior rescues bond deeply within weeks because they understand exactly how good a stable home is. Expect occasional vet visits for joint or dental care.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

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Frequently asked

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How do I contact the shelter about Max?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Tierheim Wuppertal handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Max on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Max if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Tierheim Wuppertal will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Max already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?: Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Max isn't the right fit?: Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Tierheim Wuppertal early rather than rehoming privately; they know Max and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?: TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (DE). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.